Data Quality & Governance, Private Markets, Vice President

About this role BlackRock Aladdin Data is entrusted with   maintaining   all data integral to the investment decision process for BlackRock, and for our Aladdin® and   eFront ® platforms. Data is at the heart of Aladdin, and the ability to consume, store, analyze, and derive insight from data is a key   component   of our competitive advantage.   The Private Markets Data Governance and Master Data Management team, part of the Private Data Services (PDS) organization,   is responsible for   ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and reliability of private   markets   data for the Aladdin and   eFront   communities. We partner closely with   Operations,   Product and Engineering teams to deliver world-class service to Limited Partners and internal users.   We are seeking a Data Quality & Governance Lead to   modernize   and evolve our data governance framework, ensuring data across our platform is trusted, scalable, and   AI ‑ ready . This role will be instrumental in redefining how data quality is measured, governed, and continuously improved through automation, AI, and intelligent tooling to enable growth at scale.   What   you’ll   be doing   Set direction for how automation and AI are applied to data quality and governance, balancing innovation, risk, and scalability.   Lead the evolution of data quality practices from manual controls to technology‑enabled, scalable solutions,   leveraging   automation, AI, and advanced analytics.   Ensure data quality is measurable, transparent, and continuously improving through robust metrics, KPIs, and validation frameworks, increasingly enabled by automation and analytics.   Grow and develop a high-performing team, setting   direction   for how   data quality and governance scale across services and capabilities.   Partner with   Operations,   Product and Engineering teams to embed data quality, validation, and governance controls into platforms and upstream workflows.   Identify   systemic data quality risks and opportunities, leading transformation initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability.   Act as an ambassador for data governance, influencing stakeholders to adopt modern, technology‑led ways of working.   What you need   Bachelor’s degree and   proficiency   in English for business purposes.   6 + years’ experience in data, analytics, technology, or   governance ‑ related   roles, including at least   2   years leading teams in scaled,   technology ‑ driven   environments.   Proven ability to lead the modernization of data quality through automation, AI, and advanced analytics, moving controls upstream and reducing reliance on manual processes.   Deep knowledge of data quality metrics, KPIs, and continuous improvement practices within an AI-enabled operating model.   Demonstrated capability to translate business requirements into scalable, system-embedded solutions in partnership with Product and Engineering teams.   Excellent communication and influencing skills   Good to have   Experience in private markets, alternative assets, or financial services data managemen t   Familiarity with SQL, Python,   PowerBI   or other tools for data manipulation.   Advanced user of MS Office (especially advanced Excel functions,   e.g.   V-lookups, Macros).     Our benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. Our hybrid work model BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all.